GoKawiilFast Company panel: CEOs Del Rey, McGuinness, Schildhouse on leading under scrutiny
At a Fast Company event moderated by Stephanie Mehta, Supergoop CEO Melis Del Rey, Bel North America CEO Peter McGuinness, and BBC Studios direct-to-consumer chief Robert Schildhouse discussed the challenges of stepping into top leadership roles. The three executives compared notes on managing employee expectations and public skepticism toward corporate leaders in the early stages of their tenures.
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New CEOs face intense internal and external scrutiny at a time when trust in corporate leadership is declining, making early decisions disproportionately influential on culture and reputation. Cross-industry perspectives like these offer a rare practical guide for executives navigating that transition under public pressure.
- Three CEOs from different industries shared lessons from their early leadership tenures.
- Discussion focused on handling scrutiny from both employees and the public.
- Session offered practical guidance for current and aspiring executives entering the C-suite.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-17
Published there as: “How to Lead When Everyone’s Watching”
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